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January 26, 2023

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MBA Round 3: Should I Apply Now or Wait until Next Year?

Should You Apply to B School Round 3 or Next Year

The answer, as is often the case in MBA admissions, is… it depends. You didn’t think we’d give you a clear-cut yes or no, did you? In most cycles, the chances of gaining acceptance decrease as the rounds progress. This means that MBA acceptance rates in Round 3 are generally lower than those in Rounds… 

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January 23, 2023

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MBA Application Timeline: How to Get Accepted in 2023

MBA Application Timeline: How to Get Accepted in 2023

It’s time for my annual harangue/plea/rant. If you are planning to apply to business school in Round 1 in the fall but have not yet thought about why you want an MBA, taken the GMAT/GRE (if you need to do so), researched schools, or evaluated your qualifications, please, please, please keep reading. And then get… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / MBA Admissions / optimize your mba admissions profile, when to apply to bschool

December 1, 2022

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Four A’s to Help You Get Accepted in Round Two!

Four A’s to Help You Get Accepted in Round Two!

Were you rejected in round one? Do you know what to do before round two? Oh no! You haven’t received interview invitations for round one, or your dream school has already denied you admission. What do you do now? One thing is sure; if you apply with the same application, you will have the same… 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / MBA reapplication, MBA rejection, when to apply to bschool

November 11, 2022

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Build Your Blueprint for R2 MBA Application Success

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Did you miss our recent workshop, How to Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications? We had a great turnout, and would have loved to have had you with us, but don’t worry: We’ve made this amazing workshop on building a winning, strategic game plan for your R2 b-school applications available to watch. Get ready to… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / mba application essays, mba webinar, when to apply to bschool

June 1, 2022

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When Should I Plan to Apply to Grad School? NOW!!!

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Where we’re at: Right now, if I walk down the street almost anywhere in the United States, I will see “Help Wanted” signs in the windows, on Amazon trucks, and almost everywhere. The United States is experiencing a labour shortage and one of the tightest labour markets since records were kept. As a result of… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions, Other Healthcare Admissions / when to apply to bschool, when to apply to grad school, when to apply to law school, when to apply to med school

February 23, 2022

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Build Your Blueprint for MBA Application Success in 2022

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Did you miss our recent webinar, How to Maximize Your Chances of Acceptance (and Reduce Your Stress!) Before the 2022 MBA Application Season? This comprehensive expert presentation on creating an effective, long-term game plan for your b-school application is now available to watch. Be smart, lower your stress and get the tools you need to… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / mba webinar, optimize your mba admissions profile, when to apply to bschool

January 30, 2022

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Should You Apply in Round 3? Let’s Find Out!

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Our recent webinar, Round 3 vs. Next Year: When Should You Apply? was incredibly instructive for MBA applicants who are trying to decide how to time their application that maximizes their chances for success. On the fence about applying and trying to determine what is the best timing for you? Make sure to watch the… 

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November 16, 2021

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Create Compelling Round 2 MBA Applications [Episode 444]

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The best way to approach your MBA application [Show summary] You have your GPA and test score but how should you approach the actual application? In this episode Linda Abraham, Admissions Straight Talk host, shares Accepted’s DARE framework to help you confidently apply to your dream schools.  The essential ingredients that adcoms look for in… 

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Article by Accepted / Admissions Straight Talk, MBA Admissions / podcast, when to apply to bschool

October 28, 2021

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Survey Says: MBA Applicants Have Increased Chances of Acceptance in 2021-22

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The booming job market coupled with the emergence of the Delta variant spells “o-p-p-o-r-t-u-n-i-t-y” for MBA applicants and those contemplating an MBA, according to Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted. In October Accepted conducted a survey to gauge how these two trends were affecting MBA application plans. The results based on close to 250… 

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Article by Linda Abraham / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, when to apply to bschool

March 18, 2021

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Deferred MBA Programs and Other Options for MBA Hopefuls With No Work Experience

Deferred MBA programs and other options for MBA hopefuls with no work experience

When I used to travel to applicant fairs to represent London Business School, I’d commonly be approached by candidates asking, “I want an MBA but don’t have any full-time work experience. Can I study at your school?” While the answer in that instance was “no”, the conversation never ended there. The discussion would then turn… 

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Article by Jamie Wright / MBA Admissions / Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Georgetown McDonough, Harvard Business School, HBS 2+2, masters in data analytics, Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, mba work experience, MIT Sloan, Northwestern Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, UC Berkeley Haas, UVA Darden, Wharton, when to apply to bschool, Yale SOM

November 11, 2020

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MBA Admissions: Application Advice for Younger Applicants

MBA admissions application advice for younger applicants

Accepting the offer from the small niche-consulting firm after college over the offer from the big-name consulting company proved to be a smart decision. In spite of the lower starting salary, in less than two years you are managing projects and staff, bringing in new business, and contributing to company strategy. In addition, the experience,… 

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Article by Cindy Tokumitsu / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

September 11, 2020

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What’s The Rush? Round 1 vs. Round 2 For MBA Applicants

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Right now, most of my clients are scurrying about trying to complete their Round 1 applications. Many of them will be ready to submit for Round 1, but there are a handful of clients I’ve suggested wait until Round 2, and we’ve discussed whether or not there is a true advantage to Round 1 vs…. 

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Article by Natalie Grinblatt / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

April 19, 2020

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Is 10 Days Per Business School Application Enough?

Is 10 days per b school application enough

There are a number of steps involved in the MBA application essay writing process: contemplating the questions, choosing the topics, and crafting a collection of short stories that tell a tale and appeal to an admissions committee. Each of these steps takes time. But HOW MUCH time do you actually need? A day? A week?… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

April 7, 2020

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How Are Business Schools, Applicants, and Admitted Students Responding to COVID-19?

How are businesses schools applicants and admitted students responding to Covid 19

Poets & Quants conducted a survey of more than 300 students currently admitted to top MBA programs this year. Nearly one-third of students surveyed say that they might defer their admissions for the 2020 year if classes do not start on campus in the fall.  These same students believe that there should be financial recompense… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / COVID-19 MBA, Duke Fuqua, when to apply to bschool

January 3, 2019

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Which Round Should I Apply to Business School?

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Most business school adcom members will advise that submitting a great application in the second round is far better than submitting a mediocre application in the first round. But what happens when you didn’t manage to submit in either Round 1 or Round 2? Business school applicants in this category wonder: “When should I apply… 

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Article by Accepted / MBA Admissions / when to apply to bschool

December 18, 2018

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Why Should I Apply to Graduate School Now?

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When is the best time to apply to graduate school? This is going to depend on a number of very individual factors – your goals, your experience, your qualifications, and others. Are you ready to take on the application process? Are you ready to go back to school? Can your work-life balance fit school into… 

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Article by Accepted / Grad School Admissions, Law School Admissions, MBA Admissions, Medical School Admissions / Graduate Admissions, when to apply to bschool, when to apply to grad school, when to apply to law school, when to apply to med school

September 11, 2018

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The Most Important Asset in Grad School Applications: Time [Episode 276]

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The Most Important Asset in Grad School Applications: Time [Show Summary] This episode is devoted to how the precious and finite asset of time can help you get accepted when applying to graduate schools. Linda Abraham, Founder of Accepted, Discusses the Importance of Following a Graduate Application Timeline [Show Notes] The problem: Lack of time…. 

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February 19, 2017

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MBA Application Timing

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“Application Timing” is the first post in our series, Navigate the MBA Maze. Should You Apply Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3? Do not try to win the admissions game through timing. Quality—not timing—trumps all. Submit your application when it is at its best. When in doubt, listen to Linda’s rule: “Apply in the… 

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